Excellent
#19 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Hive Preparatory School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Hialeah, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5855 NW 171ST ST, Hialeah, FL 33015
- Math 86% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hive Preparatory School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hive Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,609
Median home value
$384,000
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Educational World Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Little Tigers of Miami GardensPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Discover Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #5 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hive Preparatory School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hive Preparatory School
Hive Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 845 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Hive Preparatory School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hive Preparatory School
What grades does Hive Preparatory School serve?
Hive Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hive Preparatory School?
Hive Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hive Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hive Preparatory School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hive Preparatory School rank in FL?
Hive Preparatory School ranks #19 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hive Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hive Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hive Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hive Preparatory School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hive Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Hive Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hive Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Hive Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hive Preparatory School?
76.0% of students at Hive Preparatory School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (305) 231-4888
- Area population (ZIP 33015)
- 68,430
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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